Cardiovascular Radiographer I

Cardiovascular Radiographer I at St. Elizabeth Healthcare summary:

The Cardiovascular Radiographer I is a licensed healthcare professional specializing in cardiovascular imaging and diagnostic procedures under the supervision of a cardiologist. They operate advanced radiographic and digital equipment to produce high-quality images for accurate diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular diseases while ensuring patient safety. Additionally, they assist in clinical education, performance improvements, and adhere to radiation safety standards in a catheterization lab setting.

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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Job Summary:

The Cardiovascular Radiographer I is a health care professional that, through the utilization of specialized equipment and under the direction of a qualified cardiologist, performs procedures on adult patients resulting in accurate diagnosis and/or optimal treatment of congenital or acquired heart and/or peripheral vascular disease while maintaining maximum patient safety. CVRT-I is primarily responsible for employing imaging techniques and operation of other related equipment.

Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description:

40hrs/1st shift- 7a-530p

• Operates and maintains all radiographic, digital, processing and viewing equipment associated with the production of high-quality images and quantitative analysis of coronary/peripheral anatomy. Applies principles of radiation safety and protection.
• Acts as first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic catheterization procedures to assure completeness of case.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge in the use of all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and products for procedures to ensure its’ accuracy and safety.
• Reviews the pre-procedural patient assessment to obtain adequate information, communicate pertinent data to MD and ensure appropriate imaging and patient safety.
• Assist in the education process of new employees, mentors students and other healthcare professionals observing in the cath lab.
• Assist in the development of performance improvement activities in the cath lab, to include ideas, data collection, data analysis and implementing change to ensure best practice in the cath lab.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• Must be RT, licensed in the state where work is being performed and registered as a RT by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Specialized Knowledge:  

• CPR certification

Kind and Length of Experience:  

• Greater than 2 years’ experience as RT and/or patient care experience.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Keywords:

cardiovascular radiography, diagnostic imaging, catheterization lab, radiologic technologist, patient safety, cardiovascular procedures, radiation safety, healthcare professional, cardiologist assistance, medical imaging equipment